It’s the perfect time to pick up a new hobby - whether you’re finding yourself with unexpected free time, looking for a new skill to learn with your family, or just plain bored with your usual pastimes, Omaha Public Library staff have ideas for you. If you’re interested in introspection, take a look at the…
Get Started: Cooking and Baking
Most of us are spending more time at home, and even though many restaurants are closed or limited in their capacity, we still have to eat! Spending time in the kitchen to learn a new skill or dish is a great way to distract ourselves and find comfort during this time. Omaha Public Library staff…
Calm Mind, Clean Home
When the world around us feels chaotic, it’s hard to keep that stress and uncertainty from affecting your mental well-being. With extra time at home, you might be feeling frustration about any untidiness or clutter in your living space. OPL staff have put together their recommended resources to help you get started in clearing your…
How Do You Track What You Read?
What did I read last week? What was my favorite book of 2017? When did I read "My Ántonia?" Chances are, you have been consuming media at above-average amounts and rates. Whether in the form of books, TV, movies or podcasts, these might be questions you are asking yourself. So, how are you tracking everything…
Simple Cooking eBooks During Quarantine
While trying to stave off the malaise of boredom that comes from being in quarantine, I find myself delving back into cooking as a way to reconnect with ordinary life and give myself an activity that helps me feel useful. While there are numerous websites dedicated to cooking and a near-infinite number of recipes posted…
Parenting Resources During COVID-19
Parents and families everywhere are adjusting to a new reality, which introduces questions about how to balance work and family time, keep kids entertained and learning, and continue to keep loved ones healthy and safe. It’s a challenging time to navigate and staff at OPL have put together resources we hope will aid you. Parenting…
Kindergarten Readiness
OPL librarians love storytimes. We miss them and our patrons so much while we’re closed! Along with the fun of reading and singing and dancing and bubbles, there is a lot of intentional skill building incorporated into every storytime we present. Storytime is also a time to help kids and their families prepare for the…
eLearning for Teens & Tweens
Staff put their research skills to work to identify resources to support eLearning at home for youth who are in middle school or high school.
eLearning for Grades 1-5
Many of our library patrons and friends have suddenly found themselves at home with their children, anxious to help them keep learning but unsure where to start. Library staff have been hard at work researching the online resources available, and have put together recommendations for potential starting points. In addition to literature, there are websites…
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